**Former ATP Pro Predicts Jannik Sinner Will Outshine Carlos Alcaraz in Titles**
Goran Ivanisevic, a former ATP pro and 2001 Wimbledon champion, has boldly predicted that Jannik Sinner will surpass Carlos Alcaraz in career titles, citing the Italian’s superior consistency and mental fortitude. In a November 2024 interview, Ivanisevic stated, “They’re different players, but when they are both at their best, I feel that Sinner is better. He is more consistent throughout the match, whether Alcaraz can go from genius to error,” as shared by @Olly_Tennis_ on X. This assessment, made before Sinner’s three-month doping ban from February to May 2025, has sparked debate, especially after Alcaraz’s 7-6(5), 6-1 victory over Sinner in the Italian Open final on May 18, 2025.[](https://www.nine.com.au/sport/tennis/italian-open-2025-jannik-sinner-v-carlos-alcaraz-result-video-world-rankings-comments-20250519-p5m0dj.html)
**Why Ivanisevic Backs Sinner**
Ivanisevic’s prediction hinges on Sinner’s relentless consistency and ability to maintain a high level across matches. In 2024, Sinner amassed a tour-leading 73 wins, compared to Alcaraz’s 54, and claimed nine titles, including three Grand Slams (2024 Australian Open, US Open, and 2025 Australian Open), per khelnow.com. His 41-2 record since August 2024, despite a ban, underscores his dominance, with a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of Casper Ruud in Rome highlighting his return, per The Athletic. Ivanisevic praises Sinner’s ability to “generate pace and depth from anywhere,” a trait that minimizes unforced errors (30 in the Rome final vs. Alcaraz’s 31, though with fewer winners), per Tennis.com.[](https://khelnow.com/tennis/jannik-sinner-vs-carlos-alcaraz-titles-202502)[]
Sinner’s mental resilience also sets him apart. His ability to reach the Rome final after a three-month hiatus, navigating a doping controversy, impressed Ivanisevic, who sees him as less prone to the “roller coaster” fluctuations Alcaraz exhibits, per The Athletic. Sinner’s 43 career Top 10 wins, compared to Alcaraz’s 39, further bolster this view, per Tennis.com.
**Alcaraz’s Strengths and Challenges**
Alcaraz, with 19 career titles (matching Sinner), holds a 7-4 head-to-head edge, including four straight wins, per khelnow.com. His Rome triumph, praised as a “masterclass” by Paul McNamee, showcased his clay-court supremacy, with 19 winners to Sinner’s seven, per Sportskeeda. Alcaraz’s versatility—winning all three clay Masters 1000 events—and flair for clutch moments, like a stretch volley to seal Rome, make him a formidable force, per Olympics.com. However, Ivanisevic notes Alcaraz’s inconsistency, with 2025 form dipping (18-6 record) compared to his 2022 year-end No. 1 season, per khelnow.com.[](https://khelnow.com/tennis/jannik-sinner-vs-carlos-alcaraz-titles-202502)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-carlos-alcaraz-s-masterclass-vs-jannik-sinner-s-huge-error-paul-mcnamee-serena-williams-ex-coach-analyze-italian-open-final)[](https://www.olympics.com/en/news/carlos-alcaraz-downs-jannik-sinner-for-2025-italian-open-title)
**Why Sinner Could Lead**
Ivanisevic’s belief is rooted in Sinner’s steadier trajectory. At 23, Sinner’s 10-1 clay record over the past year, despite the ban, contrasts with Alcaraz’s 26-2 but less dominant 2025, per The Playoffs. Adriano Panatta speculated Sinner’s ban disrupted his rhythm, potentially costing him Rome, per Sportskeeda. With both players at 19 titles, Sinner’s ability to rack up wins (85 of 92 matches since 2023) and his hunger for redemption post-ban position him to edge Alcaraz long-term, per BBC Sport.[]
**Counterpoint and Outlook**
Critics, like @TennisChannel on X, argue Alcaraz’s clay dominance and head-to-head lead make him the favorite for titles, especially at Roland Garros, where he’s +160 to Sinner’s +400, per Oddspedia. Yet, Ivanisevic’s focus on Sinner’s consistency and mental edge suggests a marathon, not a sprint, favoring the Italian in career titles.
